Schumann's "Wild Rider" is pretty straightforward. It's got three sections ("ternary form"), and the first and third are identical (ABA). There are only two structural divisions, and these separate the A and B sections at measures 8 and 16. At these two points, there's a change in tonality - from a minor to F major and back to a minor, as well as a change in register - the melody switches from the right hand to the left.

Most everything else remains constant - the tempo, meter, rhythm, density, timbre, texture, and motive don't change. According to artist's interpretations, there could be changes in dynamics.

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